This is something that seemed intentional and meshed with the tongue-in-cheek writing.Ĭharacter speech isn’t voiced, but is instead relegated to jabber that plays out while their word bubble text scrolls. Over-the-top wailing guitars in some of the more “radical” game flashbacks came across as an audio joke. The music tracks played during the flashbacks are suitably “videogame-y” and fit the tropes well. Effective environmental layers mix with character sounds to set a serious mood throughout the tavern. The Hex pays an equal amount of attention to its soundscape. (This was easily fixed via the options menu.) The game also enables a noise filter by default, which is bothersome for streamers and YouTubers. For one, the game ran in a lower resolution when first booted up. ![]() Still, I found it difficult to find any real faults in The Hex‘s look. There were only a couple minor visual annoyances. The marionette look may not be for everyone, and if pixel graphics are a deal breaker, gamers may want to move on. This is a really nice touch, and helps accentuate the passage of time throughout the game. Looking closely, tiny details and differences on the character outfits and expressions will appear as the plot threads progress. Subtle changes occur to the appearances of the protagonists throughout The Hex. There’s even some neat environmental effects to be found here. During each character’s flashbacks, players are treated to a surprising amount of variety in character assets and backgrounds. Much of the game will be spent guiding one of several big-headed marionette-like characters. Visuals in The Hex are a stylized pixel-art affair. In contrast, The Hex leans more towards a dark, yet playful, meta-critique of gaming that finishes with a delightful twist. Pony Island’s plot slowly revealed a creeping meta-horror theme before coming to a glorious climax. Both Pony Island and The Hex tend to leave players pondering the presented mysteries long after completion, or scouring the games for clues in second playthroughs. The Hex solidifies Mullins’ place as a developer to watch.
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